The TATE mode part at the start is already enough for loving this video, and the whole review is great as usual. I'm not even someone who buys mini systems, but I'm still appreciating systems like this for showing games that i didn't heard of before and could become an instant favorite of mine, especially with Metal Black.
I did have fun with that intro and it's part of what keeps me looking forward to things. I'm glad I could show you some cool new games to try. Metal Black is definitely a must for any fan of the genre.
@Sakfal504 Metal Black and Gun Frontier really caught my attention, can't believe I've never played either of them considering their lineage and the people behind them!! And I'm stoked to see Halley's Comet getting a little love, that's a one of a kind game.
@@SegaGenesisEvangelion Yeah. And funnily enough i actually knew and played Gun Frontier quite some time ago because of seeing some fotage of it somewhere that catched my interest, yet i didn't know of Metal Black until there was already the Egret II Mini. Also, i will second what Junkie said about Gun Frontier, because it's hard like the true hell, but still loved it for the wild west ambient it had.
Love how all these mini arcades are slowly upgrading to having a pretty decent mini home arcade, as well as displaying amazingly. It really adds alot to a room having them all setup next to each other. Fantastic video as always man #OhMyEgret
They really did something unique with this one so I appreciate the time and effort they put into it. It stands out from the rest without question. Just added you for the giveaway.
@ShmupJunkie littlebozo I see you replied to everyone that didn't correct you. The person right above this comment you didn't mind replying to. YOU'RE wrong next time do more research clown
I know you are an original hardware guy, but I appreciate you taking the time to review these devices. It's refreshing to see a person with your extensive knowledge and expertise on SHMUPS review the shooters on these devices.
To be honest I'm a bit of both. I do like my OG hardware mainly for nostalgia but I also love great devices like the MiSTer and Analogue consoles that replicate it extremely well. As I know one day it may be the only way we can play them. I see the mini consoles as little gateways for more casual players to check out the games and explore the library. Especially with the PC Engine mini, a lot of people tried out the games for the first time. And it's what then got them to look into it farther and play more of the games. It was a massive amount of work making this!
So much work to present this machine ! Up to reviewing not only the mini, but every single game on it ! Thank you very much ! BTW rotating the screen on the actual Egret 2 ain't that simple, it is very easy to break the tube because the cables would be in the wrong place, and you can damage the cabinet if you let it close to a wall.
Thanks! Yeah it was a ton of work. And I still only reviewed my favorites and not all games or the video would’ve been two hours instead lol. Good to know on the Egret. Still a bit of a tech marvel for its time and something I’ll keep in mind if I ever am able to own one someday.
Awesome video! I love when someone do a deep dive and scientific investigation to get conclusions instead of just copying and pasting from other websites. Welcome back! #ThisIsNotTheCode
@@ShmupJunkie Andro Dunos 2 is awesome. I really had no expectations for it, and it ended up being a very good game! I am curious about how faithful the emulation is on the Egret Mini. I know it's not M2 stuff, but I it looks very good. I wish I could get one just to play th le Toaplan games and Scramble Formation.
Boy howdy, the Egret Mini II is the first retro cabinet that’s really jumped out at me as a must have. Gonna need one of these bad motha’s for my collection. #OhMyEgret Beyond this video, both your channel and Electric Underground have been such great sources for helping me grow a much deeper appreciation for all things shmup. Been playing ‘em since the 80s but your videos have helped expose me to finding the games that really cater to my preferences, so sincere thanks for all the work you put in.
New Zealand Story is definitely a highly underrated run and gun sidescrolling shooter. I really love the flying vehicle aspect of this game. Not many run and guns actually have that many vehicles, one other title that does is the first Gun Force by Irem. #OhMyEgret
Absolutely, and I think people don't really see it as a run n gun as it's also kind of a maze/puzzle oriented game. There's just a lot to it along with all the secrets. I was always a fan even on the PCE. Oh man Gun Force, I need to go back and play that again. I didn't even know it until later and it's been ages. There haven't been many IREM games I didn't think were knockouts. Oh, you're in for the giveaway.
I know that the focus is shooters, and I love them... but god I love me some Rastan. I first saw it at a Grandpa Pidgeon's store in 1987, and have bought it about as many times as possible. First on Master System, then on Japanese PS2 when they announced Taito Memories, then on Xbox on Taito Legends, and then the actual PCB when I started getting my own cabinets. I love that game so hard. I could go on about these Taito games all day, but I'll just thank you for the quality of this review. I don't think most reviewers truly understand the difference between the audiences for a product like this, and recognize the importance of things like input lag and aspect ratios to people who are real diehards for the original experience, then others who just want a way to play the games, and others still who just want a nostalgia piece. I feel like you speak to all of these groups without preference, and just try to help folks make the right decision for them. It's a great example of the way things ought to be. #OhMyEgret
Really glad to hear it and you enjoy how I approach it all. In a way, I'm a little bit of all those categories and care about those things to a point, so I like to figure it all out. But at the same time don't really dwell on any of it unless it's excessive. Really care about the games more than anything and why I enjoy making those segments. I had to headline with Rastan as I agree, that game rocks! You're in for the giveaway as well.
Out of all the reviews I've seen for the Egret, this one is the best. The energy and passion you put into your videos really shines through. Keep up the good work! I hope I can pick up one of these myself someday lol #OhMyEgret
Thanks, I really tried. The reason most others are so surface level is they have to rush them out for the views while interest is hot. It's partly forgotten now but that's what it took to make something this involved. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Glad you enjoyed it and I just added you for the giveaway!
I really appreciate learning more about the games I did not get to see. Rayforce and Darius Gaiden look awesome! Did not know that Cotton was on the Astro City Mini, either. #OhMyEgret
Really appreciate the depth you went into with this review! Taito is my favorite arcade company from that era and this package looks like it really delivers. #OhMyEgret Keep up the great work!
All those games and the trackball and spinner controller make this a must have when I get my tax return money😆. I still love playing arkanoid at my local arcade! This is a dream come true.Thank you for your hard work
I'm humbled and honored to be one small cog in the wheel of the great shmup revival. I like the sound of that. The Great Shmup Revival, sounds like an event. You're in for the prize.
Really thorough review, and loved the showcase! I'm right there with you about Rastan and Cadash. Oh My Egret !! It was rare to see a Cadash in an arcade back in the 80's
I must have been lucky as I'd see them around my local arcades often enough around LA. Same with Rastan it was popular, even moreso for sure. Glad you enjoyed it and you're now in for the giveaway.
Thanks to your channel, my love for 16-bit games has extended to shooters! Hellfire, Air Buster and Slap Fight MD being among my favorites currently… Keep up the good work and stay safe out there! #OhmyEgret
That's music to my ears believe me. As it's the main reason I'm doing what I do. Those are some great ones too, especially great pick on Slap Fight as it's not too well known even among Mega Drive fans. I love that crazy port. And of course Air Buster is gold. You're in for the prize.
You’re welcome. There was just a sale on these from SLG around Xmas but it may have ended by now. Hopefully you can find one for a fair price if you’re looking.
Very patiently! Over a month in the making and a massive amount of work. I do hope enough people watch and enjoy it so it was worth all the effort. Then I can plan something similar for the exciting Astro V coming later this year.
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I've only recently built an interest on Shmups and arcade culture, and every time I see a channel like this, I'm astounded by how dedicated and passionate you guys are for these hardwares and games. It's freaking wholesome. This is a beyond impressive review on both cabinet AND games. I've been taught the ingenuity of these cabinets and more. This video is pure fun even though I have not seen 90% of these games prior, and Syvalion got me captured with that control scheme. I'm from a different region so I don't think I'm eligible, so I wanna do it for the support. #OhMyEgret
Great vid .That must have been a ton of work to produce.The mini is very tempting but I can't afford them all and it's the astro V that is the one I think I'm gonna wait for In an ideal world I want the astro games in that great egret machine!
Thanks. Yeah a ton is an understatement. It's impossible to produce them in a timely manner and I really have to rethink my strategy of doing them for the sheer amount of work. I really enjoy focusing on the games like I did in the second half of the video. But I'm glad I was able to get this info and tech detail out there on it! Maybe in the future I can just have my site/blog host tech detail stuff for those interested and focus on games. People who want the nitty gritty can go there. But I'm still working out the details of that concept.
@@ShmupJunkie yeah, like others have said here I really appreciate the amount of dedication, and effort you put in , especially to refute erroneous , bullshit, needlessly elitist "reviews" that folks may come across on the net But I think you may be onto something with the blog tech idea.I personally don't worry too much about lag issues, probably mainly due to the fact that I trust you,Mark Msx or Ed to point out IF it affects a game/console and to what extent and then I go off that when deciding whether to buy or not. Hope u get a bit of downtime to play Andros Dunos 2 now.Its awesome- my fav stg this year so far.
Thanks my friend. I don’t know how many more tech reviews like this I have in me it’s way too much time invested. And I still couldn’t cover near everything I would’ve liked to. But it was a good experience making this one and I learned some new tricks along the way! Always a plus.
Welcome! I try to have a bit of fun with some of my videos to keep things entertaining for me as well, so it's not same ol' all the time. Glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy some of the other work.
The TATE functionality on this thing is seriously impressive, but hearing about some of the input delay issues on this thing is a shame. If they were ironed out, it would be an absolute killer system. For now, I think I'll stick to the Darius Cozmic Collection and the arcade stick I've already got. #OhMyEgret
You know, your channel actually dive me into shmup genre and this is fantastic. Content quality high as always. Thanks for all of your work. #OhMyEgret
Since this review 2 extra carts came out exclusively in Japan and Slap Fight, Daisenpu, Gekirindan, Return of the Invaders, Wyvern F-0, Thundercade, Kyukyoku Tiger II are the added shmups. Now there is a total of 70 games playable on this console!
Thank you for such a detailed review of this unit! Its great to see someone finally do such a detailed review on the performance and other things that a lot of reviewers have been leaving out of their videos and articles. #OhMyEgret
You're welcome. And yeah, they leave it out for a reason. Because it's too much trouble and will take too long to release the video and they'll miss out on the views while it's hot. Which is likely what will happen here and the review won't do so well versus those who pumped out a basic piece of work. But that's just how youtube goes and and I know the drill by now. I was glad to get some good info out there as I had a feeling if I didn't nobody else was going to pick up that torch either. But maybe over time it'll have legs as well if it catches on around various communities as being detailed in terms of tech info. Oh, and just added your for the giveaway!
Incredibly grateful that I stumbled upon this channel a couple of years ago. It has done wonders for my re-assessment of the value of arcade games. Thank you, junkie #OhMyEgret
I'm grateful you found me and I've been able to help keep that love of these games alive. I'll keep making them as long as enough people keep watching them. And you're in for the giveaway.
Awesome review. Mini console are a cool way to experience some games that never got a western release. Elevator action 2 looks sick. Did you see city connection are releasing a saturn tribute port of it? Yeah I know city connection but I tried the demo for layer section and it felt a lot more responsive than the cotton tributes. #OhMyEgret
I did see yeah including Rayforce. As long as the emulation is decent and not like the Cotton games I'm good with it. And yeah, Elevator Action Returns is fantastic. More people really need to try that one. Thanks for watching and you're added to the giveaway!
Good to see you again. You're probably busy working on the Kickstarter project. I enjoy your technical analysis of the hardware. This is where your A/V real-life experience really makes this channel stand out from others. It is interesting to learn that the AstroCity unit had a monitor that had a faster I/O response. It had nothing to do with emulation prowess. I wouldn't buy this product, but as usual, you did a nice thorough review. #OhMyEgret
Thanks! The KS project is still mostly in interview phase so mostly Joe busy and myself not just yet. It's this video that took a ton of work and filming to make happen, practically a month. So it arrived late to the party unfortunately with waning interest, but I didn't see a point in releasing anything less than what I wanted to test and show. And glad I did. I would say the Astro is still more consistent with it's emulation, but in terms of overall performance yeah, they are quite close. I'm curious to see how the upcoming Astro V performs with all the shmups. That preview video is coming in just a couple days. I did just add you to the giveaway!
thanks for giving Cameltry some love! it's one of the first Super Famicom titles i imported, and although it can be played with the SNES mouse (which is... interesting) i've always wanted to play it with a proper spinner controller. i'll likely never be able to justify shelling out the cash for the Egret II Mini and the peripherals needed, but hey, i guess that's why now i'm typing #OhMyEgret
I didn't expect Cameltry to be as cool as it was, even if I'm not sure I pronounced it right. It was definitely worth highlighting. I didn't know it had a SNES port until after I posted the review! I can't say it's worth the high cost on the controller bundle either, at least not until it can be used on PC too for more games. I wonder how many more games Taito had that use it they could still release.
I unboxed this one too...what a magnificent machine!!!! Best EGRET II review, btw Bubble Simphony was the 2nd arcade game...Bubble Memories was the 3rd
Thank you. And to their credit, they made the rush and got the views for it, where this is a bit late and will get less attention. Unfortunate but that's how youtube goes. Gotta strike while it's hot with reviews like this and I took a long time. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I don't see a reason to put out another me too review of this thing. At least in the long game, I'm hoping more people find this one and find it helpful versus the more cookie cutter ones out there. You're in for the giveaway too.
I love how these obscure but so classic arcade games are being celebrated like this, and you’re the best guy I can think of to showcase them😎 Elevator Action Returns forever!!!! #OhMyEgret
@@ShmupJunkie thank you too, for the channel and your videos, it’s great to see someone with such a dedication for awesome classic games like this! I’m a lot younger than you, too young to grow up with arcades or even sprite-based games, but I love classics like this so your videos and stuff by Classic Game Room of course has inspired me to try and share these games with my generation through my own writing, so thanks for all the awesome work you do!
I highly respect the thorough efforts in your reviews. Not just in the tech overall performance, but framerates, comparisons to similar models/media, aesthetics etc. The kind of stuff that can't be covered in a quick 10 minute vid. I'll be honest I'm not that big a shmup gamer, I'm very casual. I prefer 2d capcom and snk fighting games and beatem ups, but I continue to follow your channel and keep an ear to the ground on shmup releases because of your indepth knowledge and passion in the genre. Always had a soft spot for R type since I was little so that's probably why. Keep doing the good work, retro will forever live on! 💪
It's always a big compliment when those who aren't even that into shmups just enjoy watching my channel and vids for what I put into them. And I'm glad you do. I'm sure you watched my RType History video then given your love for the series. That one was super popular. I need more like that to keep this channel growing! haha
@@ShmupJunkie I did watch the Rtype video. Brought back a lot of super Nintendo memories for me. Gonna pick a couple shmup games for my ps5 or switch at some point. Emulation is fine, but I'd like to own a some ligit. 👍
Congratulations for the excellent review! I had seen this mini arcade on a sales site and I had several doubts, but this video helped to clarify them all.
Great video 😀😀. You summed up everything you should, and are the only one to have done a so complete work, thank you very much! I Bought the mini arcade + the special controller with the 10 additional games: the cost is spicy but OK to (re)discover these games in good conditions.
Thanks. The video was a ton of work so I don't do something so in depth technically too often. But it was one I was looking forward to for a while and wanted to give it a good treatment. Really glad you enjoyed it.
Sad but true. I've seen plenty "talk" about it or show odd ways of measuring it. It's pretty easy to do and access so I'm not sure why most don't bother. It was very worth it so I could get real and accurate numbers. You're in for the chance at one.
And glad you enjoyed it. I try to make them fun and informative, focus on games too. So it's something one can watch whether they got one or not, or more than once in the future just for entertainment value.
Absolutely stellar in depth review for the Egret that’s unrivalled on YT. Great work. I already own this mini so I won’t be entering the giveaway competition as to give another a chance to own this expensive piece of kit. Again, great work on a definitive review Junkie and good luck to everyone in the competition!
Very cool of you and glad you're enjoying yours as well. If only it were unrivaled in terms of views too but no such luck haha. The folks that put it out quick while it's hot regardless of depth or quality get to enjoy the spoils. I'm glad I took the time to put out something I can be proud of though and wouldn't have it any other way.
I just found your channel a few weeks ago, doing research for game development. What kind of game? A Shooter, of course. In fact, your tips and tricks did influence some design decisions I am making. I plan on programming live, by myself, in the near future. Thank you for your honesty and still passionate reviews. #OhMyEgret
You're welcome. And if you ever need good feedback, check out my discord as it has a great indie dev channel. Lots of cool and good players there willing to provide feedback for devs. Just added you to the giveaway as well.
After watching so many videos and reading comments I wasn’t convinced about the Egret Mini. The games didn’t inspire me enough to pay the whopping price tag of the western release. Well….this HAS convinced me that I would really like to invest in this solid mini console. It’s great to see the hardware holds up to a high standard and the games, although some being a little high on frame delay, look like a fun collection of classics. Your review goes in to the great detail that I always expect from you, your ‘no stone left unturned’ review always earns trust and agreement from me 100%. I know I’ve talked about the novelty on other mini consoles but that’s part of the appeal for me and why I buy them with the screens built in!! Thanks for this fantastic review and the work that’s gone in to it. LEGEND status achieved!! #ohMyEgret (cheeky second entry) 😜
As always, thanks for the great comment, watching and enjoying, and the support in general. I tried to be fair and didn't think so many people would respond positively to my thoughts, as I did have plenty of gripes too and some games tested high. But I guess my overall enthusiasm for the product and especially many of the games came through. So glad you enjoyed it. You're definitely in for a shot to win one.
Best Egret II Mini video review for sure, posted this in the Retro Mini Consoles group on FB and Consoles and handhelds group I am part of, look forward to seeing more of your work. #OhMyEgret
@@ShmupJunkie Ha! Thanks man thats very gracious of you to consider me since my reply was so belated. Look forward to more of your video's including your review on the Sega Astro City Mini V, that would certainly be right down your street.
THANK YOU for this review! Had to hold myself back from purchasing when I saw your tweet go out for this video review. I think I speak for a bunch of folks that your notes on the controller accessories were much needed - please keep the amazing videos coming! #OhMyEgret
You're welcome! Always glad when the hard work helps out so many. I did really enjoy the unit and concept overall, perfect or not. It serves it's intended audience well I believe. And you've been added to the giveaway.
#OhMyEgret Arcades are my passion. Walking into a dim room full of bright screens and loud attract mode is my asthetic. I own 2 home arcade cabinets so far. I found your channel and now I'm addicted. Like a *junkie* hahaha. Thanks for the content. I don't comment a lot but I've been binge watching your stuff. Thank you!
Thanks! And really glad you're enjoying all my stuff. Glad to know I'm helping fueling the habit of other junkies like myself. Just added you to the giveaway list so good luck!
Then I have to thank you 3 times! I'm glad I could make them so entertaining. And you're in for the giveaway. I only wish I could give you 3 entries haha.
#OhMyEgret I've been wondering about Elevator Action Returns on emulation, I knew something was up with it. It's good to see it being better represented on the Egret Mini. Makes me want to get one now! Also nice to see Kiki KaiKai getting some recognition in this collection! Can't wait for Reshrined later in May! Thank you for covering this mini console and sifting through the details for us who can't test these things so easily! Your work is greatly appreciated!
Kiki KaiKai gets not respect man, it's a really neat game. I enjoy it. And I am just playing the new one now and working on a review soon. It's out on the Japan shop. Just added you for the giveaway!
You continue to spoil us, Junkie. Your reviews are super in-depth for stuff that most people don't care about. Keep up the amazing work as always! #OhMyEgret
I hope enough people care so the video gets a decent amount of views haha. Or I wasted a whole lot of time. But I know what you mean. And you're in for the prize.
Cool so much details about the games. One thing that you are the best is because you really enjoy play retro games. And always your videos made me to play all my retro games and become a master from each them With you videos I rediscovered the joy and passion of old games, now they are not only blind nostalgia. I hope to get #ohmyegret
Thank you, I am happy to be of help and keep you enjoying this great hobby. We all love playing these old games or we wouldn't be here. I've add you for the giveaway.
I've been on the fence since the international Egret Mini was announced, but MAN do you have me jumping over with this review! #OhMyEgret Love your work! Keep it up!
Thanks! I was pretty fair and listed out all the cons too, but people seem to be sold from what I've been showing. I'm glad my appreciation for the unit and games came through despite some of the issues I had with it. And you're in for the giveaway.
@@ShmupJunkie Sweet! You did great. I've a soft spot for Taito games. Considering the real arcade hardware is rare and expensive, the Mini makes a fine alternative. Also considering the later Taito games are tough to emulate even on PCs most beefy, you could flip a coin and be fine with the result performance-wise.
Well worth the wait. This is the kind of comprehensive review I appreciate compared to others I saw earlier when review copies were passed around with only a brief overview of the hardware and not really touching on the emulation. #OhMyEgret Great work as always
Hey, they gotta get em out quick and maximize the topic while it's hot. I get it, but I just can't get myself to do it or produce them that fast. I'm glad to put out something I'm proud of. And you're in for the giveaway.
The best review for this I've seen anywhere online, and you talking about some of these games I knew next to nothing about shows me how many hidden gems are in the Taito back catalog. Great work! #OhMyEgret
Really glad you enjoyed it and yes, a big part of why I do the game focuses in the second half is for that reason. People spend too much looking at numbers and bench racing with these products and I'd rather focus on the really good games on there. Especially showing people new games they may not know and could check out and enjoy. Appreciate the feedback and you watching. And you're in for the giveaway.
Excellent review, Junkie, and well worth the wait! I had way more fun than I thought I would playing Cameltry a few years ago. Once you are able to make the ball essentially freefall for little stretches of time here and there, it becomes pretty addicting!
I noticed that too. Trying to keep it from touching any walls at all is fun, though it gets impossible on the later stages. At least for me. I wasn't sure how to pronounce it, only that I enjoyed using that clip of the camel cry at the start haha.
I can’t thank you enough for this comprehensive review. As a child of the 90’s, a lot of my arcade experiences were dominated by Sega, Capcom, and SNK. Because of my fondness for fighting games, Taito’s a company that I never really gave a fair shake. Now that I’m older and dipping my toe into shooters (thanks in no small part to your channel, which I found through your PCE Mini review), it seems like I really did myself a disservice by writing Taito off. Seems like I’ve got a lot of exploring to do! #OhMyEgret
Of note, the firmware update to 1.1 improves controls a lot. The thing I could tell the most is that Arkanoid moves much smoother with the paddle turns, it felt a bit jumpy before. No idea about the wattage lag, people reported in the past that supplying it with less than 12W increases input lag but I haven't been able to tell the difference between plugging it into a cable coming from my PC and one from my 65W power bank. Maybe I need to test more demanding games, perhaps it is related to the game's CPU usage. It wasn't drawing anywhere near 12W from the power bank when I checked the numbers but I think that was with original Bubble Bobble. They also patched the CRT stretch in.
I’ve been wanting to retest some of the games since the update. And see how they’ve improved. That’s great yo hear your impressions on Arkanoid. Don’t waste much time on the power thing. As long as it’s not being under powered per spec, there’s no extra benefit of giving it more than it needs. I tested that pretty thoroughly. But I’m looking forward to seeing the firmware improvements.
That's what I call a review ! Going in depth and covering all aspects, good job ! I honestly cancelled my preorder for this one when I learned about the SHMUPS Astro City Mini, I'll have more bangs for my bucks with a mini arcade loaded with SHMUPS. I'm gonna wait for some deal or price cut in the future for this one
I think a lot of shmup players are and it's hurting the Taito sales, but that's how it goes. That Astro V lineup is nuts and a lot can't wait for it. So I don't blame you!
Thanks for the great review. With that killer library and the rotating screen, this is my most wanted arcade mini yet. I never saw a Syvalion cab in the wild, so I didn't realize it was a trackball game, and I think I also had it confused with Saint Dragon! #OhMyEgret
I never saw one either, but just happened to know and read about it. It felt a bit clunky honestly but not sure if it was better in the actual arcade. It really is a cool unit though and hope you're able to grab one. You're IN for the giveaway!
Thanks. And sorry it's been so many Sundays since I could put one out. As you now saw this was a beast of a video to put together. You're in for the giveaway too.
Thank you for talking about Rayforce and Darius Gaiden, two of my all time favorite arcades. I played them all the time on the Taito legends 2 collection. I even have the Rayforce DLC for Dariusburst CS on Steam. They were giving it away for Darius 35th anniversary. #OhMyEgret
Oh man did it ever take a while. I don't even want to think about the likely hundreds of hours it took to put together. But I'm glad it came out as well as it did. And you're in for the prize.
Great review, very appreciative you went the extra mile and talked about the games beyond the context of the Egret. And as always I walk away with more shmup homework 😂 Halley's Comet just looks too cool
It may not be much to look at, but it sure plays great. Watch out, seems like a long one. Has a ton of planets to work through and may be quite an investment to try and complete. I had to stop at some point after the first few haha.
Fantastic video mate. I cancelled my preorder a few weeks before release as I just couldn’t justify the cost. Seeing the machine and games in detail is making me r-egret that a bit now! I want to see that spinner controller working with MiSTer and then I might cave in. #OhMyEgret
#OhMyEgret Again the quality of your videos are stellar! There are some awesome games on this mini. The price point is the only thing that holds me back but I can understand it because of the build quality of the mini itself rather than the emulation lag. It's always cool of you that you give so much to your fans! You're a treasure to the retro and Shmup community. Also awesome that you worked with Joe from Scarlet Sprites for the Astro City controller clips. You two are my top favorites.
You're IN for the giveaway! And thank you. It's not for everyone and the accessories are pricey. It's a great piece for collectors and definitely has some good games. My favorite part is highlighting those and given the amount of work involved in testing hardware so thoroughly, I may even opt for just focusing on games in the future instead. Maybe get the video out in a more timely manner haha. I'm done with testing hardware for a little while after this beast.
@@ShmupJunkie for me it's one of those things that I could get but would have to sacrifice getting others (aside from bills lol) with the influx of great releases in general right now. I enjoy every aspect of the video and find it inspiring that you cover it all in language we can all grasp. That lag tester with the LED lights has me intrigued.
Thanks. Probably because I posted my review late, weeks after everyone else and it got a low click rate due to lack of interest. So the algo chose to not show it to more of my subs. Glad you found it as it did come out really good and a bunch of people have jumped in on the giveaway now. I’m still not caught up on all the entries 😅
Great review! I like that you go more in-depth with each game so I can better know what I'm getting into. This should be the standard for mini-console reviews. #OhMyEgret
It will probably never be the standard as then they can't rush the videos out to get all the views while it's hot. I spend a lot of time on each one, but I really enjoy it so much, I can't imagine not doing it this way. It just wouldn't be fun and feel like nothing but work. I'm proud of these and can watch them myself again and enjoy them too. I'm glad you did too. You're in for the giveaway!
This video is definitely well done. The way Shmup Junkie compares the Astro City Mini arcade console with the Egret II Mini arcade console ,showing the pluses and minuses of both retro arcade consoles. It seems to me that Sega, Taito, and SNK are developing these said retro consoles to vary the types within the retro gaming market. Very well done video , Shmup Junkie.. #OhMyEgret
I have Taito Legends 1, 2 and the PSP release that had games not on either of those. I think I'm good. As much as I really want the spinner and trackball + their supported games, I like my CRT + Legends + stick. :) All that said, I still want this little cute machine lol
It's a shame Taito feel like a bit part outfit these days. They were so prolific in the 80's and 90's with some truly memorable experiences. Thanks for taking the time to make the review! #OhMyEgret
Kind of the case for most of the old devs these days. Unlike most that are gone, at least Taito is still around and trying to release some of their properties. Would always be nice to see something new of course. Been a long while since the last Darius. You're in for the giveaway.
I've loved your videos so much that I went ahead and pre-payed a full year for your Patreon. Thank you so much for the hard work and enthusiasm you bring. Also appreciated is your even-handed approach to reviewing; some people post black-and-white reviews or go on rants, but you present games as they are, with the caveats of personal tastes in mind. For me, I'm still keeping my full Taito Egret II Mini set preorder (if I don't win, hehe!), knowing full well that it's not perfect. But like others I just love game history and have enjoyed most of these originally in the arcade. Owning officially licensed versions of those games in a neat desktop package is a dream come true for me. Thanks again for the trip down memory lane (in Egret II Mini form :D)! #OhMyEgret
Oh dang! Just saw this. That's very cool of you thanks. I haven't been back there yet to check out anything new, but I do try to drop a line to anyone new that joins. So I will see you over there later once I get a chance. Really glad you enjoy my hard work enough to pitch in. As a Patron you're automatically entered for every giveaway I do! So you're in.
I was waiting on your review before comiting to the Egret Mini ! Excellent video as usual :) Taito is one of my favorite publisher and their collabs with Taoplan make them kings for Arcade Shmups. Oh and of course, #OhMyEgret ;-)
I really liked this video. I already have a base unit but I think I'll also pick up one of the blue button versions since that seems to come with a huge stack of cards for the marquee!
I'm kinda relieved I only bust out the Egret in private. I can only imagine what people would think if they see all happy playing with my toys. Which the Egret definitely is. A very cool toy.
This was a fantastic and thorough review, far and away better than any others! You definitely opened my eyes to a lot of games on here, because at first glance I was feeling underwhelmed about the game list. The one game that I most was excited about was Elevator Action Returns, I have it on the Taito PS2 Collection and it's phenomenal! #OhMyEgret
Thanks buddy! Glad you finally got to watch and enjoy it. I know it was quite long and I still couldn't even cover nearly everything I'd want to in a perfect world. But gotta pick and choose at some point. Yes, EAR is a super cool game that I also discovered very late in the game. It's going to be one of the favorites for anyone who picks this unit up. I just added you for the giveaway!
Great video as always. As a casual shmup fan, I came across your channel by accident and now thanks to you I am enjoying discovering some great classics, especially on the PC-Engine which although hyped back in the day, sadly never came to us here in Europe. The Egret II mini does look great but maybe a little rich for me! Thanks again for all your great work on what is now one of my favourite YT channels. #OhMyEgret
Thanks I really appreciate that. And always happy to spread some PC Engine love! I just added you for the giveaway and appreciate you watching and enjoying.
I remember when Haley's comet came out in the arcade. It wasn't very popular despite Haley's comet being on the news foot weeks. I always had a soft spot for it though. #OhMyEgret
Yep, I'm told the Astro stick works. And it's a great piece of hardware too. Was so close to getting one myself back when it came out but I'm so short on space.
The TATE mode part at the start is already enough for loving this video, and the whole review is great as usual. I'm not even someone who buys mini systems, but I'm still appreciating systems like this for showing games that i didn't heard of before and could become an instant favorite of mine, especially with Metal Black.
I did have fun with that intro and it's part of what keeps me looking forward to things. I'm glad I could show you some cool new games to try. Metal Black is definitely a must for any fan of the genre.
@Sakfal504 Metal Black and Gun Frontier really caught my attention, can't believe I've never played either of them considering their lineage and the people behind them!! And I'm stoked to see Halley's Comet getting a little love, that's a one of a kind game.
@@SegaGenesisEvangelion Yeah. And funnily enough i actually knew and played Gun Frontier quite some time ago because of seeing some fotage of it somewhere that catched my interest, yet i didn't know of Metal Black until there was already the Egret II Mini. Also, i will second what Junkie said about Gun Frontier, because it's hard like the true hell, but still loved it for the wild west ambient it had.
Love how all these mini arcades are slowly upgrading to having a pretty decent mini home arcade, as well as displaying amazingly. It really adds alot to a room having them all setup next to each other. Fantastic video as always man #OhMyEgret
They really did something unique with this one so I appreciate the time and effort they put into it. It stands out from the rest without question. Just added you for the giveaway.
@ShmupJunkie littlebozo I see you replied to everyone that didn't correct you. The person right above this comment you didn't mind replying to. YOU'RE wrong next time do more research clown
I know you are an original hardware guy, but I appreciate you taking the time to review these devices.
It's refreshing to see a person with your extensive knowledge and expertise on SHMUPS review the shooters on these devices.
To be honest I'm a bit of both. I do like my OG hardware mainly for nostalgia but I also love great devices like the MiSTer and Analogue consoles that replicate it extremely well. As I know one day it may be the only way we can play them. I see the mini consoles as little gateways for more casual players to check out the games and explore the library. Especially with the PC Engine mini, a lot of people tried out the games for the first time. And it's what then got them to look into it farther and play more of the games. It was a massive amount of work making this!
The screen rotation bit was hilarious! Thanks for the review and the contest. #OhMyEgret
Ha, I did have fun with that. try to add some levity to a technical video. You're in for the giveaway.
So much work to present this machine ! Up to reviewing not only the mini, but every single game on it ! Thank you very much !
BTW rotating the screen on the actual Egret 2 ain't that simple, it is very easy to break the tube because the cables would be in the wrong place, and you can damage the cabinet if you let it close to a wall.
Thanks! Yeah it was a ton of work. And I still only reviewed my favorites and not all games or the video would’ve been two hours instead lol. Good to know on the Egret. Still a bit of a tech marvel for its time and something I’ll keep in mind if I ever am able to own one someday.
This is by far the most comprehensive review ever of this little fun machine. Congrats, ShmupJunkie! #OhMyEgret
Thanks! And you're also in for the giveaway.
Awesome video! I love when someone do a deep dive and scientific investigation to get conclusions instead of just copying and pasting from other websites. Welcome back!
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Lol, thanks man appreciate it. That's definitely NOT the code haha
That's why I don't like watching the videos in parts! Finally finished! #OhMyEgret
@@ShmupsBR lol all good man. You’re in for the giveaway too. Maybe now I can play some Andro Dunos. Just watched your review earlier.
@@ShmupJunkie Andro Dunos 2 is awesome. I really had no expectations for it, and it ended up being a very good game! I am curious about how faithful the emulation is on the Egret Mini. I know it's not M2 stuff, but I it looks very good. I wish I could get one just to play th le Toaplan games and Scramble Formation.
Boy howdy, the Egret Mini II is the first retro cabinet that’s really jumped out at me as a must have. Gonna need one of these bad motha’s for my collection. #OhMyEgret
Beyond this video, both your channel and Electric Underground have been such great sources for helping me grow a much deeper appreciation for all things shmup. Been playing ‘em since the 80s but your videos have helped expose me to finding the games that really cater to my preferences, so sincere thanks for all the work you put in.
You're welcome and love to hear it. Mark is awesome and invaluable to the community, big fan of his channel myself. You're in for the giveaway.
New Zealand Story is definitely a highly underrated run and gun sidescrolling shooter. I really love the flying vehicle aspect of this game. Not many run and guns actually have that many vehicles, one other title that does is the first Gun Force by Irem. #OhMyEgret
Absolutely, and I think people don't really see it as a run n gun as it's also kind of a maze/puzzle oriented game. There's just a lot to it along with all the secrets. I was always a fan even on the PCE. Oh man Gun Force, I need to go back and play that again. I didn't even know it until later and it's been ages. There haven't been many IREM games I didn't think were knockouts. Oh, you're in for the giveaway.
I know that the focus is shooters, and I love them... but god I love me some Rastan. I first saw it at a Grandpa Pidgeon's store in 1987, and have bought it about as many times as possible. First on Master System, then on Japanese PS2 when they announced Taito Memories, then on Xbox on Taito Legends, and then the actual PCB when I started getting my own cabinets. I love that game so hard.
I could go on about these Taito games all day, but I'll just thank you for the quality of this review. I don't think most reviewers truly understand the difference between the audiences for a product like this, and recognize the importance of things like input lag and aspect ratios to people who are real diehards for the original experience, then others who just want a way to play the games, and others still who just want a nostalgia piece. I feel like you speak to all of these groups without preference, and just try to help folks make the right decision for them. It's a great example of the way things ought to be.
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Really glad to hear it and you enjoy how I approach it all. In a way, I'm a little bit of all those categories and care about those things to a point, so I like to figure it all out. But at the same time don't really dwell on any of it unless it's excessive. Really care about the games more than anything and why I enjoy making those segments. I had to headline with Rastan as I agree, that game rocks! You're in for the giveaway as well.
Out of all the reviews I've seen for the Egret, this one is the best. The energy and passion you put into your videos really shines through. Keep up the good work! I hope I can pick up one of these myself someday lol #OhMyEgret
Thanks, I really tried. The reason most others are so surface level is they have to rush them out for the views while interest is hot. It's partly forgotten now but that's what it took to make something this involved. And I wouldn't have it any other way. Glad you enjoyed it and I just added you for the giveaway!
French review but this is also the most complete on the subject (eng sub).
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I really appreciate learning more about the games I did not get to see. Rayforce and Darius Gaiden look awesome! Did not know that Cotton was on the Astro City Mini, either. #OhMyEgret
You're welcome and glad you did. Really need to play those two games when you can, they are amazing! You're added for the giveaway.
Really appreciate the depth you went into with this review! Taito is my favorite arcade company from that era and this package looks like it really delivers. #OhMyEgret
Keep up the great work!
If Taito was your favorite, it's hard to go wrong really. You're in for the prize.
All those games and the trackball and spinner controller make this a must have when I get my tax return money😆. I still love playing arkanoid at my local arcade!
This is a dream come true.Thank you for your hard work
Yeah that bundle ain't cheap. Hopefully they get the spinner working for other games too and the value starts to make sense.
The passion and polish you put into your videos has ignited the Shmup revival. Thank you! #OhMyEgret
I'm humbled and honored to be one small cog in the wheel of the great shmup revival. I like the sound of that. The Great Shmup Revival, sounds like an event. You're in for the prize.
Really thorough review, and loved the showcase! I'm right there with you about Rastan and Cadash. Oh My Egret !! It was rare to see a Cadash in an arcade back in the 80's
I must have been lucky as I'd see them around my local arcades often enough around LA. Same with Rastan it was popular, even moreso for sure. Glad you enjoyed it and you're now in for the giveaway.
Thanks to your channel, my love for 16-bit games has extended to shooters! Hellfire, Air Buster and Slap Fight MD being among my favorites currently…
Keep up the good work and stay safe out there! #OhmyEgret
That's music to my ears believe me. As it's the main reason I'm doing what I do. Those are some great ones too, especially great pick on Slap Fight as it's not too well known even among Mega Drive fans. I love that crazy port. And of course Air Buster is gold. You're in for the prize.
Love your review 👌🏻🙏 Really comprehensive and in-depth. Was looking for this. 🙌🏻
You’re welcome. There was just a sale on these from SLG around Xmas but it may have ended by now. Hopefully you can find one for a fair price if you’re looking.
I've been waiting patiently for this !
Very patiently! Over a month in the making and a massive amount of work. I do hope enough people watch and enjoy it so it was worth all the effort. Then I can plan something similar for the exciting Astro V coming later this year.
@@ShmupJunkie 🤞 I'm really hoping you do a in depth review on that highly anticipated unit too .
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What a great video and giveaway opportunity! Thank you for everything you do!
You're welcome. And you're in.
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CORRECTION: During the Bubble Bobble segment, I accidentally swapped the names of Bubble Symphony and Bubble Memories in their clips. They are reversed. My apologies for the error.
I've only recently built an interest on Shmups and arcade culture, and every time I see a channel like this, I'm astounded by how dedicated and passionate you guys are for these hardwares and games. It's freaking wholesome. This is a beyond impressive review on both cabinet AND games. I've been taught the ingenuity of these cabinets and more. This video is pure fun even though I have not seen 90% of these games prior, and Syvalion got me captured with that control scheme. I'm from a different region so I don't think I'm eligible, so I wanna do it for the support. #OhMyEgret
thanks for watching and the thoughtful comment. And yes, you are eligible too. Everyone is welcome, so you've been added for the giveaway!
@@ShmupJunkie Thaaank you
Great vid .That must have been a ton of work to produce.The mini is very tempting but I can't afford them all and it's the astro V that is the one I think I'm gonna wait for In an ideal world I want the astro games in that great egret machine!
Thanks. Yeah a ton is an understatement. It's impossible to produce them in a timely manner and I really have to rethink my strategy of doing them for the sheer amount of work. I really enjoy focusing on the games like I did in the second half of the video. But I'm glad I was able to get this info and tech detail out there on it! Maybe in the future I can just have my site/blog host tech detail stuff for those interested and focus on games. People who want the nitty gritty can go there. But I'm still working out the details of that concept.
@@ShmupJunkie yeah, like others have said here I really appreciate the amount of dedication, and effort you put in , especially to refute erroneous , bullshit, needlessly elitist "reviews" that folks may come across on the net But I think you may be onto something with the blog tech idea.I personally don't worry too much about lag issues, probably mainly due to the fact that I trust you,Mark Msx or Ed to point out IF it affects a game/console and to what extent and then I go off that when deciding whether to buy or not. Hope u get a bit of downtime to play Andros Dunos 2 now.Its awesome- my fav stg this year so far.
You were not exaggerating when you said this one would be a big video. Insane in-depth review, best in youtube by far. Great job Junkie!
Thanks my friend. I don’t know how many more tech reviews like this I have in me it’s way too much time invested. And I still couldn’t cover near everything I would’ve liked to. But it was a good experience making this one and I learned some new tricks along the way! Always a plus.
You're the best Junkie, always love the videos. #OhMyEgret
Thanks! And I'm glad you're enjoying them. You're in for the prize.
Ok. That switching screen bit was fun! And you offer great content. Subscribed!
Welcome! I try to have a bit of fun with some of my videos to keep things entertaining for me as well, so it's not same ol' all the time. Glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy some of the other work.
The TATE functionality on this thing is seriously impressive, but hearing about some of the input delay issues on this thing is a shame. If they were ironed out, it would be an absolute killer system. For now, I think I'll stick to the Darius Cozmic Collection and the arcade stick I've already got. #OhMyEgret
Don't blame you. But hey, maybe you'll win one. You're in for a shot.
I love this channel so much and of course our brother Shmup... Thank you!
You're welcome! And thank you so much for watching and enjoying. It's why I put so much time into them.
You know, your channel actually dive me into shmup genre and this is fantastic. Content quality high as always. Thanks for all of your work. #OhMyEgret
That's the whole reason behind it and I'm super glad to hear it. I appreciate you watching and enjoying. You're IN for the giveaway.
Since this review 2 extra carts came out exclusively in Japan and Slap Fight, Daisenpu, Gekirindan, Return of the Invaders, Wyvern F-0, Thundercade, Kyukyoku Tiger II are the added shmups. Now there is a total of 70 games playable on this console!
Dude, I lost track of these. That’s a sweet list! Thx for the heads up I’ll have to look it up. That’s some rare and unavailable games right there!
Thank you for such a detailed review of this unit! Its great to see someone finally do such a detailed review on the performance and other things that a lot of reviewers have been leaving out of their videos and articles. #OhMyEgret
You're welcome. And yeah, they leave it out for a reason. Because it's too much trouble and will take too long to release the video and they'll miss out on the views while it's hot. Which is likely what will happen here and the review won't do so well versus those who pumped out a basic piece of work. But that's just how youtube goes and and I know the drill by now. I was glad to get some good info out there as I had a feeling if I didn't nobody else was going to pick up that torch either. But maybe over time it'll have legs as well if it catches on around various communities as being detailed in terms of tech info. Oh, and just added your for the giveaway!
Incredibly grateful that I stumbled upon this channel a couple of years ago. It has done wonders for my re-assessment of the value of arcade games. Thank you, junkie #OhMyEgret
I'm grateful you found me and I've been able to help keep that love of these games alive. I'll keep making them as long as enough people keep watching them. And you're in for the giveaway.
Awesome review. Mini console are a cool way to experience some games that never got a western release. Elevator action 2 looks sick. Did you see city connection are releasing a saturn tribute port of it? Yeah I know city connection but I tried the demo for layer section and it felt a lot more responsive than the cotton tributes. #OhMyEgret
I did see yeah including Rayforce. As long as the emulation is decent and not like the Cotton games I'm good with it. And yeah, Elevator Action Returns is fantastic. More people really need to try that one. Thanks for watching and you're added to the giveaway!
Good to see you again. You're probably busy working on the Kickstarter project.
I enjoy your technical analysis of the hardware. This is where your A/V real-life experience really makes this channel stand out from others. It is interesting to learn that the AstroCity unit had a monitor that had a faster I/O response. It had nothing to do with emulation prowess.
I wouldn't buy this product, but as usual, you did a nice thorough review.
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Thanks! The KS project is still mostly in interview phase so mostly Joe busy and myself not just yet. It's this video that took a ton of work and filming to make happen, practically a month. So it arrived late to the party unfortunately with waning interest, but I didn't see a point in releasing anything less than what I wanted to test and show. And glad I did. I would say the Astro is still more consistent with it's emulation, but in terms of overall performance yeah, they are quite close. I'm curious to see how the upcoming Astro V performs with all the shmups. That preview video is coming in just a couple days. I did just add you to the giveaway!
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thanks for giving Cameltry some love! it's one of the first Super Famicom titles i imported, and although it can be played with the SNES mouse (which is... interesting) i've always wanted to play it with a proper spinner controller. i'll likely never be able to justify shelling out the cash for the Egret II Mini and the peripherals needed, but hey, i guess that's why now i'm typing #OhMyEgret
I didn't expect Cameltry to be as cool as it was, even if I'm not sure I pronounced it right. It was definitely worth highlighting. I didn't know it had a SNES port until after I posted the review! I can't say it's worth the high cost on the controller bundle either, at least not until it can be used on PC too for more games. I wonder how many more games Taito had that use it they could still release.
I unboxed this one too...what a magnificent machine!!!! Best EGRET II review, btw Bubble Simphony was the 2nd arcade game...Bubble Memories was the 3rd
Yeah I totally mucked up the names of the games lol, too late now!
We need someone to make MiSTer support the trackball-controller. Please!!!
And as always - another killer review, Junkie. Thank you!
I have this system and still enjoyed all the good points you made.
Another thorough vid covering what most have missed in their rush to get a review out. #OhMyEgret
Thank you. And to their credit, they made the rush and got the views for it, where this is a bit late and will get less attention. Unfortunate but that's how youtube goes. Gotta strike while it's hot with reviews like this and I took a long time. But I wouldn't have it any other way. I don't see a reason to put out another me too review of this thing. At least in the long game, I'm hoping more people find this one and find it helpful versus the more cookie cutter ones out there. You're in for the giveaway too.
I love how these obscure but so classic arcade games are being celebrated like this, and you’re the best guy I can think of to showcase them😎 Elevator Action Returns forever!!!! #OhMyEgret
Showing off the games and talking about them is my favorite part and I'm glad to do it. Thank you. And you're in for the giveaway.
@@ShmupJunkie thank you too, for the channel and your videos, it’s great to see someone with such a dedication for awesome classic games like this! I’m a lot younger than you, too young to grow up with arcades or even sprite-based games, but I love classics like this so your videos and stuff by Classic Game Room of course has inspired me to try and share these games with my generation through my own writing, so thanks for all the awesome work you do!
I highly respect the thorough efforts in your reviews. Not just in the tech overall performance, but framerates, comparisons to similar models/media, aesthetics etc. The kind of stuff that can't be covered in a quick 10 minute vid.
I'll be honest I'm not that big a shmup gamer, I'm very casual. I prefer 2d capcom and snk fighting games and beatem ups, but I continue to follow your channel and keep an ear to the ground on shmup releases because of your indepth knowledge and passion in the genre. Always had a soft spot for R type since I was little so that's probably why.
Keep doing the good work, retro will forever live on! 💪
It's always a big compliment when those who aren't even that into shmups just enjoy watching my channel and vids for what I put into them. And I'm glad you do. I'm sure you watched my RType History video then given your love for the series. That one was super popular. I need more like that to keep this channel growing! haha
@@ShmupJunkie I did watch the Rtype video. Brought back a lot of super Nintendo memories for me. Gonna pick a couple shmup games for my ps5 or switch at some point.
Emulation is fine, but I'd like to own a some ligit. 👍
Amazing video!!! What can I say, tons of effort on this review and I really enjoyed it, thanks a lot!!!
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Haha, good point. I've not touched or plan to do shorts as of now, but I didn't think about that. Like reels and tiktok.
Congratulations for the excellent review! I had seen this mini arcade on a sales site and I had several doubts, but this video helped to clarify them all.
Thanks! And I'm glad it was really helpful for you. I appreciate you watching and the kind comment.
Great video 😀😀. You summed up everything you should, and are the only one to have done a so complete work, thank you very much! I Bought the mini arcade + the special controller with the 10 additional games: the cost is spicy but OK to (re)discover these games in good conditions.
Thanks. The video was a ton of work so I don't do something so in depth technically too often. But it was one I was looking forward to for a while and wanted to give it a good treatment. Really glad you enjoyed it.
This is maybe the only video about the EGRET II mini I seen that talked about imput lag.
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Sad but true. I've seen plenty "talk" about it or show odd ways of measuring it. It's pretty easy to do and access so I'm not sure why most don't bother. It was very worth it so I could get real and accurate numbers. You're in for the chance at one.
1:57 corny humor. In limited quantities, it fits the nostalgic feel of this channel perfectly!
Yeah I can't help it. Makes it more fun to be creative and make these videos, but I try not to go overboard and stick to the content.
I just learned about this channel a couple days ago, and it's pushed me to dive deeper into shmups and appreciate them more. #OhMyEgret
That's what I like to hear! And you're in for the giveaway.
Great at usual!
Rastan is the most nostalgic game for me on the Egret. Love that “Ooh Oooooooh” sound in the stage 1 BGM.
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Thanks for the great review. Bought before but still watched!
And glad you enjoyed it. I try to make them fun and informative, focus on games too. So it's something one can watch whether they got one or not, or more than once in the future just for entertainment value.
Great review ! Since the update this mini done a better ermulation. Your vidéos are great on your channel man ! A Bravo and thank you from France 😎👍
Absolutely stellar in depth review for the Egret that’s unrivalled on YT. Great work. I already own this mini so I won’t be entering the giveaway competition as to give another a chance to own this expensive piece of kit. Again, great work on a definitive review Junkie and good luck to everyone in the competition!
Very cool of you and glad you're enjoying yours as well. If only it were unrivaled in terms of views too but no such luck haha. The folks that put it out quick while it's hot regardless of depth or quality get to enjoy the spoils. I'm glad I took the time to put out something I can be proud of though and wouldn't have it any other way.
@@ShmupJunkie keep doing you man! Better to have something you’re proud of then some rushed unboxing and surface level review.
Wish I could spend on one of these! Great overview as usual Junkie. Shoot the core!
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. If you can't swing it, feel free to join in on the giveaway as it's worth a shot. You never know!
I just found your channel a few weeks ago, doing research for game development. What kind of game? A Shooter, of course. In fact, your tips and tricks did influence some design decisions I am making. I plan on programming live, by myself, in the near future. Thank you for your honesty and still passionate reviews.
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You're welcome. And if you ever need good feedback, check out my discord as it has a great indie dev channel. Lots of cool and good players there willing to provide feedback for devs. Just added you to the giveaway as well.
After watching so many videos and reading comments I wasn’t convinced about the Egret Mini. The games didn’t inspire me enough to pay the whopping price tag of the western release. Well….this HAS convinced me that I would really like to invest in this solid mini console. It’s great to see the hardware holds up to a high standard and the games, although some being a little high on frame delay, look like a fun collection of classics.
Your review goes in to the great detail that I always expect from you, your ‘no stone left unturned’ review always earns trust and agreement from me 100%.
I know I’ve talked about the novelty on other mini consoles but that’s part of the appeal for me and why I buy them with the screens built in!!
Thanks for this fantastic review and the work that’s gone in to it. LEGEND status achieved!!
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As always, thanks for the great comment, watching and enjoying, and the support in general. I tried to be fair and didn't think so many people would respond positively to my thoughts, as I did have plenty of gripes too and some games tested high. But I guess my overall enthusiasm for the product and especially many of the games came through. So glad you enjoyed it. You're definitely in for a shot to win one.
Best Egret II Mini video review for sure, posted this in the Retro Mini Consoles group on FB and Consoles and handhelds group I am part of, look forward to seeing more of your work. #OhMyEgret
Hey thanks for that! Really appreciate you help spread the word. I did try to cover all I could. And you're added for the giveaway.
@@ShmupJunkie Ha! Thanks man thats very gracious of you to consider me since my reply was so belated. Look forward to more of your video's including your review on the Sega Astro City Mini V, that would certainly be right down your street.
THANK YOU for this review! Had to hold myself back from purchasing when I saw your tweet go out for this video review. I think I speak for a bunch of folks that your notes on the controller accessories were much needed - please keep the amazing videos coming! #OhMyEgret
You're welcome! Always glad when the hard work helps out so many. I did really enjoy the unit and concept overall, perfect or not. It serves it's intended audience well I believe. And you've been added to the giveaway.
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Arcades are my passion. Walking into a dim room full of bright screens and loud attract mode is my asthetic. I own 2 home arcade cabinets so far. I found your channel and now I'm addicted. Like a *junkie* hahaha. Thanks for the content. I don't comment a lot but I've been binge watching your stuff. Thank you!
Thanks! And really glad you're enjoying all my stuff. Glad to know I'm helping fueling the habit of other junkies like myself. Just added you to the giveaway list so good luck!
@@ShmupJunkie Thank you man. You're actually incredible for this! Good luck to all players!
I don't know how you manage to get me to watch you videos 3+ times!!! But keep keeping up! #OhMyEgret
Then I have to thank you 3 times! I'm glad I could make them so entertaining. And you're in for the giveaway. I only wish I could give you 3 entries haha.
#OhMyEgret I've been wondering about Elevator Action Returns on emulation, I knew something was up with it. It's good to see it being better represented on the Egret Mini. Makes me want to get one now! Also nice to see Kiki KaiKai getting some recognition in this collection! Can't wait for Reshrined later in May!
Thank you for covering this mini console and sifting through the details for us who can't test these things so easily! Your work is greatly appreciated!
Kiki KaiKai gets not respect man, it's a really neat game. I enjoy it. And I am just playing the new one now and working on a review soon. It's out on the Japan shop. Just added you for the giveaway!
You continue to spoil us, Junkie. Your reviews are super in-depth for stuff that most people don't care about. Keep up the amazing work as always!
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I hope enough people care so the video gets a decent amount of views haha. Or I wasted a whole lot of time. But I know what you mean. And you're in for the prize.
Cool so much details about the games. One thing that you are the best is because you really enjoy play retro games. And always your videos made me to play all my retro games and become a master from each them
With you videos I rediscovered the joy and passion of old games, now they are not only blind nostalgia.
I hope to get #ohmyegret
Thank you, I am happy to be of help and keep you enjoying this great hobby. We all love playing these old games or we wouldn't be here. I've add you for the giveaway.
I've been on the fence since the international Egret Mini was announced, but MAN do you have me jumping over with this review! #OhMyEgret Love your work! Keep it up!
Thanks! I was pretty fair and listed out all the cons too, but people seem to be sold from what I've been showing. I'm glad my appreciation for the unit and games came through despite some of the issues I had with it. And you're in for the giveaway.
@@ShmupJunkie Sweet! You did great. I've a soft spot for Taito games. Considering the real arcade hardware is rare and expensive, the Mini makes a fine alternative. Also considering the later Taito games are tough to emulate even on PCs most beefy, you could flip a coin and be fine with the result performance-wise.
The level of preservation and information with these videos is outstanding. Thank you Shmup Junkie! #OhMyEgret
You're welcome. And you're in for the prize.
I played through metal black back then. A local arcade a friend owned so we played through it till the end. The evolution part was trippy :D
Well worth the wait. This is the kind of comprehensive review I appreciate compared to others I saw earlier when review copies were passed around with only a brief overview of the hardware and not really touching on the emulation. #OhMyEgret Great work as always
Hey, they gotta get em out quick and maximize the topic while it's hot. I get it, but I just can't get myself to do it or produce them that fast. I'm glad to put out something I'm proud of. And you're in for the giveaway.
The best review for this I've seen anywhere online, and you talking about some of these games I knew next to nothing about shows me how many hidden gems are in the Taito back catalog. Great work! #OhMyEgret
Really glad you enjoyed it and yes, a big part of why I do the game focuses in the second half is for that reason. People spend too much looking at numbers and bench racing with these products and I'd rather focus on the really good games on there. Especially showing people new games they may not know and could check out and enjoy. Appreciate the feedback and you watching. And you're in for the giveaway.
Excellent review, Junkie, and well worth the wait!
I had way more fun than I thought I would playing Cameltry a few years ago. Once you are able to make the ball essentially freefall for little stretches of time here and there, it becomes pretty addicting!
I noticed that too. Trying to keep it from touching any walls at all is fun, though it gets impossible on the later stages. At least for me. I wasn't sure how to pronounce it, only that I enjoyed using that clip of the camel cry at the start haha.
I don't have _much_ nostalgia for Taito's games, but you can't deny their legacy. #OhMyEgret
Most of the biggest releases we have many ways to play, which is a good thing. And you're in for the prize.
I can’t thank you enough for this comprehensive review. As a child of the 90’s, a lot of my arcade experiences were dominated by Sega, Capcom, and SNK. Because of my fondness for fighting games, Taito’s a company that I never really gave a fair shake.
Now that I’m older and dipping my toe into shooters (thanks in no small part to your channel, which I found through your PCE Mini review), it seems like I really did myself a disservice by writing Taito off. Seems like I’ve got a lot of exploring to do! #OhMyEgret
That's why I make these! And really glad to hear it was so fun and useful for you. Also made sure to add you for the giveaway. Good luck!
Of note, the firmware update to 1.1 improves controls a lot. The thing I could tell the most is that Arkanoid moves much smoother with the paddle turns, it felt a bit jumpy before. No idea about the wattage lag, people reported in the past that supplying it with less than 12W increases input lag but I haven't been able to tell the difference between plugging it into a cable coming from my PC and one from my 65W power bank. Maybe I need to test more demanding games, perhaps it is related to the game's CPU usage. It wasn't drawing anywhere near 12W from the power bank when I checked the numbers but I think that was with original Bubble Bobble.
They also patched the CRT stretch in.
I’ve been wanting to retest some of the games since the update. And see how they’ve improved. That’s great yo hear your impressions on Arkanoid. Don’t waste much time on the power thing. As long as it’s not being under powered per spec, there’s no extra benefit of giving it more than it needs. I tested that pretty thoroughly. But I’m looking forward to seeing the firmware improvements.
That's what I call a review ! Going in depth and covering all aspects, good job !
I honestly cancelled my preorder for this one when I learned about the SHMUPS Astro City Mini, I'll have more bangs for my bucks with a mini arcade loaded with SHMUPS.
I'm gonna wait for some deal or price cut in the future for this one
I think a lot of shmup players are and it's hurting the Taito sales, but that's how it goes. That Astro V lineup is nuts and a lot can't wait for it. So I don't blame you!
@@ShmupJunkie And I can't wait for your review on this one !
Thanks for the great review. With that killer library and the rotating screen, this is my most wanted arcade mini yet. I never saw a Syvalion cab in the wild, so I didn't realize it was a trackball game, and I think I also had it confused with Saint Dragon! #OhMyEgret
I never saw one either, but just happened to know and read about it. It felt a bit clunky honestly but not sure if it was better in the actual arcade. It really is a cool unit though and hope you're able to grab one. You're IN for the giveaway!
Really love the detailed review you put together especially the frame input delay #OhMyEgret
Thanks! Was a ton of work but figured many would appreciate it. You're in for the prize.
Amazing review as always. I have Sundays off from work every week so when a new video drops, it always is a good day. #OhMyEgret
Thanks. And sorry it's been so many Sundays since I could put one out. As you now saw this was a beast of a video to put together. You're in for the giveaway too.
Thank you for talking about Rayforce and Darius Gaiden, two of my all time favorite arcades. I played them all the time on the Taito legends 2 collection. I even have the Rayforce DLC for Dariusburst CS on Steam. They were giving it away for Darius 35th anniversary. #OhMyEgret
There's no way I couldn't talk about them, easily the best two Taito shooters ever made. I love them both dearly. And you're in for the giveaway!
This review took a while, but it was definity worth the wait! Shmupjunkie delivers again! #OhMyEgret
Oh man did it ever take a while. I don't even want to think about the likely hundreds of hours it took to put together. But I'm glad it came out as well as it did. And you're in for the prize.
Oh Nice to see and your thoughts Thanks! It Helped me a lot!
Great review, very appreciative you went the extra mile and talked about the games beyond the context of the Egret. And as always I walk away with more shmup homework 😂 Halley's Comet just looks too cool
It may not be much to look at, but it sure plays great. Watch out, seems like a long one. Has a ton of planets to work through and may be quite an investment to try and complete. I had to stop at some point after the first few haha.
Fantastic video mate. I cancelled my preorder a few weeks before release as I just couldn’t justify the cost. Seeing the machine and games in detail is making me r-egret that a bit now! I want to see that spinner controller working with MiSTer and then I might cave in. #OhMyEgret
That controller is a big selling point once it can work on PC and or MisTer yeah. Here's hoping as I own one now. Just added you for the prize.
That was a truly fantastic and in-depth review, very informative. Excellent work, thank you!! #OhMyEgret now I need this Mini Arcade system!
You're welcome and really glad you enjoyed it! I added you to the giveaway so you're in for a shot at winning it.
Always a nice surprise to see when you upload. Thanks! #OhMyEgret
Sorry it took so long. It was such a massive amount of work. But I'm glad it's finally out for everyone to enjoy. And you're IN for the giveaway.
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Again the quality of your videos are stellar! There are some awesome games on this mini. The price point is the only thing that holds me back but I can understand it because of the build quality of the mini itself rather than the emulation lag.
It's always cool of you that you give so much to your fans! You're a treasure to the retro and Shmup community.
Also awesome that you worked with Joe from Scarlet Sprites for the Astro City controller clips.
You two are my top favorites.
You're IN for the giveaway! And thank you. It's not for everyone and the accessories are pricey. It's a great piece for collectors and definitely has some good games. My favorite part is highlighting those and given the amount of work involved in testing hardware so thoroughly, I may even opt for just focusing on games in the future instead. Maybe get the video out in a more timely manner haha. I'm done with testing hardware for a little while after this beast.
@@ShmupJunkie for me it's one of those things that I could get but would have to sacrifice getting others (aside from bills lol) with the influx of great releases in general right now.
I enjoy every aspect of the video and find it inspiring that you cover it all in language we can all grasp.
That lag tester with the LED lights has me intrigued.
Great video as always. Not sure why it didn't appear in my feed.
Thanks. Probably because I posted my review late, weeks after everyone else and it got a low click rate due to lack of interest. So the algo chose to not show it to more of my subs. Glad you found it as it did come out really good and a bunch of people have jumped in on the giveaway now. I’m still not caught up on all the entries 😅
Great review! I like that you go more in-depth with each game so I can better know what I'm getting into. This should be the standard for mini-console reviews. #OhMyEgret
It will probably never be the standard as then they can't rush the videos out to get all the views while it's hot. I spend a lot of time on each one, but I really enjoy it so much, I can't imagine not doing it this way. It just wouldn't be fun and feel like nothing but work. I'm proud of these and can watch them myself again and enjoy them too. I'm glad you did too. You're in for the giveaway!
This video is definitely well done. The way Shmup Junkie compares the Astro City Mini
arcade console with the Egret II Mini arcade console ,showing the pluses and minuses of
both retro arcade consoles. It seems to me that Sega, Taito, and SNK are developing these said retro consoles to vary the types within the retro gaming market. Very well done video , Shmup Junkie.. #OhMyEgret
I have Taito Legends 1, 2 and the PSP release that had games not on either of those. I think I'm good. As much as I really want the spinner and trackball + their supported games, I like my CRT + Legends + stick. :)
All that said, I still want this little cute machine lol
fun trvia: Syvalion was called Golden dragon battle tale(OhGonRyu senki or similar pronunciation) in Chinese community
ah interesting, I would have had no idea. I'm not even sure how they came up with Syvalion or if I'm even pronouncing it right.
It's a shame Taito feel like a bit part outfit these days. They were so prolific in the 80's and 90's with some truly memorable experiences. Thanks for taking the time to make the review! #OhMyEgret
Kind of the case for most of the old devs these days. Unlike most that are gone, at least Taito is still around and trying to release some of their properties. Would always be nice to see something new of course. Been a long while since the last Darius. You're in for the giveaway.
I've loved your videos so much that I went ahead and pre-payed a full year for your Patreon. Thank you so much for the hard work and enthusiasm you bring. Also appreciated is your even-handed approach to reviewing; some people post black-and-white reviews or go on rants, but you present games as they are, with the caveats of personal tastes in mind.
For me, I'm still keeping my full Taito Egret II Mini set preorder (if I don't win, hehe!), knowing full well that it's not perfect. But like others I just love game history and have enjoyed most of these originally in the arcade. Owning officially licensed versions of those games in a neat desktop package is a dream come true for me. Thanks again for the trip down memory lane (in Egret II Mini form :D)!
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Oh dang! Just saw this. That's very cool of you thanks. I haven't been back there yet to check out anything new, but I do try to drop a line to anyone new that joins. So I will see you over there later once I get a chance. Really glad you enjoy my hard work enough to pitch in. As a Patron you're automatically entered for every giveaway I do! So you're in.
@@ShmupJunkie I might have missed it, but how's the contest going? Were winners already announced? Hope you're doing well!
@@Chan_Prado Yeah I announced the winner in a community post about a week ago.
I was waiting on your review before comiting to the Egret Mini ! Excellent video as usual :) Taito is one of my favorite publisher and their collabs with Taoplan make them kings for Arcade Shmups. Oh and of course, #OhMyEgret ;-)
And now the Astro City V is going to have 7 Toaplan games including many exclusives. Crazy. Working on that video next. You're in for the giveaway.
This looks like a pretty fun time. I don’t think my eyes can notice “shimmer,” which eliminates one negative for me. #OhMyEgret
Not seeing it is only a good thing! It's honestly not that easy to see aside from some bad cases. And you're in for the giveaway.
I really liked this video. I already have a base unit but I think I'll also pick up one of the blue button versions since that seems to come with a huge stack of cards for the marquee!
Did you see they are releasing another game pack for it? The SD card slot was a good idea.
I'm kinda relieved I only bust out the Egret in private. I can only imagine what people would think if they see all happy playing with my toys. Which the Egret definitely is. A very cool toy.
Awesome video. Just wish the Egret 2 had a larger screen and the speakers were way better.
Man, the screen is already big for a mini. Any bigger it'll become quite the beast!
This was a fantastic and thorough review, far and away better than any others! You definitely opened my eyes to a lot of games on here, because at first glance I was feeling underwhelmed about the game list. The one game that I most was excited about was Elevator Action Returns, I have it on the Taito PS2 Collection and it's phenomenal! #OhMyEgret
Thanks buddy! Glad you finally got to watch and enjoy it. I know it was quite long and I still couldn't even cover nearly everything I'd want to in a perfect world. But gotta pick and choose at some point. Yes, EAR is a super cool game that I also discovered very late in the game. It's going to be one of the favorites for anyone who picks this unit up. I just added you for the giveaway!
Great video as always. As a casual shmup fan, I came across your channel by accident and now thanks to you I am enjoying discovering some great classics, especially on the PC-Engine which although hyped back in the day, sadly never came to us here in Europe. The Egret II mini does look great but maybe a little rich for me! Thanks again for all your great work on what is now one of my favourite YT channels. #OhMyEgret
Thanks I really appreciate that. And always happy to spread some PC Engine love! I just added you for the giveaway and appreciate you watching and enjoying.
I remember when Haley's comet came out in the arcade. It wasn't very popular despite Haley's comet being on the news foot weeks. I always had a soft spot for it though.
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I never saw the game in arcades back then. Not a looker I suppose but man it plays great. And you're in for the giveaway.
Loved the review. I ordered the egret ii mini with the track ball. I already have the sega Astro city arcade stick so I really hope it works.
Yep, I'm told the Astro stick works. And it's a great piece of hardware too. Was so close to getting one myself back when it came out but I'm so short on space.